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Meaning of ambulatory

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ambulatory

Pronunciation:/ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. The round walkway encircling the altar in many cathedrals.

  2. Any part of a building intended for walking in; a corridor.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of, relating to, or adapted to walking

    Example: ambulatory exercise

  2. Able to walk about and not bedridden.

    Example: an ambulatory patient

  3. Performed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient.

    Example: ambulatory medical care

  4. Accustomed to move from place to place; not stationary; movable.

    Example: an ambulatory court, which exercises its jurisdiction in different places